Survival of the Sickest
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Survival of the Sickest by Sharon Moalem
In this groundbreaking and absorbing book Dr. Sharon Moalem, delves back into the evolution of man to offer a radical perspective on survival, the human body, and our understanding of disease. Survival of the Sickest will change the way you think about your body.'A tart, funny and fascinating confection about emerging evolutionary understanding of illness' The Guardian
'Groundbreaking and absorbing.' Closer
'…an entertaining journey through evolutionary medicine.' New Scientist
'This is a revolutionary and engaging exploration of our evolutionary history'. The Herald
'Insightful and accessible.' The Good Book Guide
'Smart, entertaining and informative.' Lifescape
‘This excellent book deserves a place in every lending library in the land.’ The Oldie
Sharon Moalem has a Ph.D. in the emerging fields of neurogenetics and evolutionary medicine. His research has discovered a new genetic association for familial Alzheimer disease. He has also published on the adaptive advantages of the genetic mutations that cause Hemochromatosis. He continues to work as a researcher while finishing his medical training at New York's Mount Sinai School of Medicine.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780007256549 |
| ISBN 10 | 000725654X |
| Title | Survival of the Sickest |
| Author | Sharon Moalem |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2008-02-04 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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